Wendy Scott
Yukon,OK
Summary
Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 30 years of patient care and advocacy within the Intensive Care Unit, pediatrics, and the Emergency Department. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse at SSM Healthplex North
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
01.2017 - Current
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinate nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Optimize patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promote a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Conduct daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentor and supervise junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound care, vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, orthopedic device application.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Contracted
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Travel assignment completed during a nursing strike.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication of treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, and support staff to provide comprehensive care to emergency department patients.
- Provided emotional support for patients'' families during emergencies or critical situations.
- Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity and need.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Integris Baptist Medical Center
01.2005 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Administrative House Supervisor
Integris Baptist Medical Center
10.2013 - 06.2016
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for improvements that positively impacted patient care delivery.
- Streamlined communication between departments for better patient care and timely treatment.
- Championed interdisciplinary teamwork across various units within the hospital, resulting in a more cohesive and collaborative care approach.
Registered Flight Nurse
EagleMed
07.2012 - 02.2013
- Continuously updated professional knowledge and skills through regular participation in training programs, conferences, workshops, and other educational opportunities relevant to flight nursing practice.
- Ensured optimal equipment functionality by regularly inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining all flight nursing equipment according to established protocols.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with ground-based emergency medical service providers, facilitating smooth hand-offs at transfer points for continued patient care.
- Certified in transport of critical care patients in The Beechkraft King Air fixed wing and Eurocopter A-Star rotor wing aircrafts.
Legal Nurse Consultant
Self-employed
01.2010 - 02.2012
- Achieved successful case outcomes by reviewing medical records, identifying deviations from standards of care, and providing expert testimony.
- Streamlined litigation processes through meticulous organization and management of large volumes of medical documents.
- Enhanced attorney understanding of complex medical issues.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Integris Baptist Medical Center
12.1996 - 01.2005
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and invasive procedures in a neurological/medical-surgical ICU as needed while maintaining strict adherence to established safety guidelines.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential issues or complications in a timely manner, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Frequently accountable for staffing needs as Relief Charge Nurse.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Integris Baptist Medical Center
10.1995 - 12.1996
- Educated parents and children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Integris Baptist Medical Center
05.1994 - 10.1995
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines with patients in a neurological/medical-surgical ICU
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Nurse Extern
Integris Baptist Medical Center
03.1993 - 05.1994
- Assisted neonates/parents in the NICU with activities of daily living by helping staff and parents with bathing, eating schedules, and at home preparedness.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
Patient Care Associate
Integris Baptist Medical Center
02.1992 - 03.1993
- Worked on the Renal/Urology unit taking care of renal transplant patients, diabetics, surgical patients.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, and fingerstick blood sugars as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with various diagnostic procedures such as drawing blood samples and collecting urine specimens for laboratory testing.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by communicating pertinent patient information during detailed handoff reports.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Rehabilitation Assistant
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
01.1989 - 03.1989
- Supported therapists with patients requiring care after hip replacements, severe brain injuries, and amputee patients fostering social interaction among patients as part of their recovery process. Observed hydro-baths, daily care, and group activities
- Assisted with the administration of therapeutic interventions, contributing to improved patient wellbeing.
- Fostered a positive and supportive atmosphere, encouraging patients to ask questions and express concerns about their rehabilitation process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Oklahoma City, OK05.1994
Associate of Arts -
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK12.1990
High School Diploma -
Midwest City High School
Midwest City, OK05.1987
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Compassionate and Patient
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Emergency Nurses Association:
Trauma nursing Core Course Provider
Timeline
Charge Nurse at SSM Healthplex North
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
01.2017 - Current
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
10.2016 - 01.2017
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Contracted
07.2016 - 09.2016
Administrative House Supervisor
Integris Baptist Medical Center
10.2013 - 06.2016
Registered Flight Nurse
EagleMed
07.2012 - 02.2013
Legal Nurse Consultant
Self-employed
01.2010 - 02.2012
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Integris Baptist Medical Center
01.2005 - 08.2016
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Integris Baptist Medical Center
12.1996 - 01.2005
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Integris Baptist Medical Center
10.1995 - 12.1996
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Integris Baptist Medical Center
05.1994 - 10.1995
Nurse Extern
Integris Baptist Medical Center
03.1993 - 05.1994
Patient Care Associate
Integris Baptist Medical Center
02.1992 - 03.1993
Rehabilitation Assistant
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
01.1989 - 03.1989
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Associate of Arts -
Rose State College
High School Diploma -
Midwest City High School
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